Known as the nectar of the gods, mead is a drink that dates back to antiquity and may actually be the oldest alcoholic drink in…
Food + Drinks
RECIPE: Easy Tomato + Leek + Garlic Confit
Confit is a traditional French method of cooking food in fat, oil, or a water syrup at a low temperature. It was traditionally used as a…
Culinary Alpine Adventures and a Melty Taste of the French Alps!
Today is Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day! Although popular in many cultures for centuries, the classic gooey orange-filled Wonderbead version that we have now gained its…
RECIPE: The WSET Lobotomy
I entered a cocktail contest where I was assigned the following three ingredients: Tequila, olives, and cilantro. I’d like to introduce you to my entry……
RECIPE: White Asparagus with Hollandaise, Smoked Salmon, and Veuve Clicquot
White asparagus: the vegetable of kings, edible ivory, white gold. Asparagus is a springtime vegetable, known for its distinct flavour, diuretic properties, and its purported function…
RECIPE: Celebrate International Whiskey Day with Whiskey Ice Cream!
Happy International Whiskey Day! Whisk(e)y is a distilled alcoholic beverage made from fermented grain mash or by distilling beer. Various grains are used for different…
Icewine Crash Course: NEOMA x Brock University
No matter where you are in the world, Canada is synonymous with winter, ice, and cold. In many regions, winter lasts half the year, with…
Recipe: St Paddy’s Day Bread!
Soda Bread is a traditional Irish bread made with baking soda and buttermilk instead of yeast. It’s been on my list-of-things-to-bake for a while, and…
RECIPE: Lemony Pasta With Sardines and Olives
Whenever I’m in a pinch, a can of sardines can always be transformed into a delicious meal. I remember when I was little, my Mum…
RECIPE: Pumpkin with Bergamot and Leeks
I have to clean out my fridge before the holidays — which involves eating an entire giant grey pumpkin over a weekend! Originally, I had…